Episodes
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The last episode. Listen to the author's final argument, pulling together the facts of the insurance investigation, the FBI investigation, the two federal trials and his interviews with over 25 witnesses. Most importantly, you get to be a juror. Listeners will get the code to access the verdict form at https://fredmkray.com/verdict/ and you will be able to render your own verdict in the case. Don't miss it!
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Episode 10 features Tommy Burns, the horse hitman. WARNING. This episode contains profanity and discussions about horse deaths in the context of being killed for the insurance money. It may disturb some listeners. Burns reviews the evidence found in Alydar's stall the night of the incident, and describes how an intentional act may have caused Alydar's death.
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Episode 9 features FBI agent Robert Foster and MIT Expert George Pratt. Foster discusses his investigation, his interviews with Alton Stone and the FBI theory of Alydar's injury. He also talks how the insurance investigation went wrong. George Pratt, the prosecution expert on the forces requires to break the bolts gives his opinion what happened the night of November 13, 1990, and how Alydar could have been intentionally injured.
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In Episode 8, Alton Stone, the substitute night watchman who found Alydar the night of November 13, 1990, breaks his 35-year silence and speaks for the first time. That's all you need to know.
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The author talks about his visit to Saratoga to honor Alydar's races in the 1978 Whitney (where Alydar finally changes leads for the first time) and the 1978 Travers (which Alydar won by disqualification). Hear the famous call of the Whitney as Alydar "Comes like a shot" to win by a glorious seven lengths. Stanley Broughton, Calumet's maintenance man, discusses Lundy's order to fix the bolts the morning after the accident at 9:00 am, the discarding of the original corroded bolts and the subsequent bracket repair. The controversy over whether Broughton may have accidentally or intentionally disturbed the original bolts is explored. The opinions of the prosecution's expert, Dr. George Pratt, are reviewed in light of Broughton's testimony. Questions about Calumet's security the night of the accident are raised.
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In this episode, John Veitch, Alydar's trainer, discusses what he found out about the facts surrounding Alydar's death, and talks about the long history of the Calumet stallion barn and its occupants, including Whirlaway and Citation. Michael Coulter, Alydar's groom at the time of the incident, relates what Alton Stone, the night watchman, told him the morning after Alydar's death about where he was and how long he was gone. Coulter also details his own observations of the stall door and hardware both before and after the accident, and how Alydar fell the second time. Coulter is the only person interviewed who was an eyewitness.
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In episode five, the author describes his meeting with J.T. Lundy and Lundy's planned takeover of Calumet by marrying Cindy Wright, one of Calumet's heirs. John Veitch talks about his visits to his "old friend" Alydar at Calumet. Charlie Rose discusses Alydar's retirement from racing, and saying goodbye to Alydar as he leaves the Belmont barn for the last time. Rose visits Alydar one last time and the horse comes running to meet him and rears up on his hind legs in greeting. Dennis Yokum tells how Alydar arrived at Calumet and goes under an assumed name. John Veitch talks about Lundy's takeover and his own resignation, and how Lundy led Calumet into financial ruin. John Ward, who took over Calumet after Lundy quit, describes for the first time, his theory of how Alydar was injured.
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This episode is a celebration of Alydar's racing career. You'll hear Charlie Rose describe his first ride on Alydar. Steve Cauthen will discuss the stretch run in the Belmont as Alydar battled Affirmed to the finish. John Veitch talks about his decision to run Alydar in the Blue Grass Stakes, and the magical moment when the horse bows to the Lucille and Admiral Markey during the parade to the post. Charlie Rose reminisces about the Kentucky Derby and what he saw as he took Alydar to the barn after the race. Alydar and Affirmed battle it out in the Travers Stakes as Charlie Rose discusses the controversial finish. Last but not least, you'll hear the hilarious story of what happened when Alydar met Lucille Markey in her limousine when she visited the horse at Calumet after he retired. Clearly the best episode yet!
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In this episode, Denise and Fred discuss the impact of the recent Kentucky Derby deaths on the sport of horse racing and then move on to Terry McVey's investigation into Alydar's death on behalf of Golden Eagle Insurance Company that held a $5 million insurance policy on the horse. Brian Chambers, head of the equine mortality department at Golden Eagle said of Alydar, "He deserved better for what he achieved."
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Join host Denise Cueto and author Fred M. Kray for the second episode of Broken The Book Podcast. On this show, you'll hear what happened the night of November 13, 1990, when Alydar broke his right hind leg, alone in his stall at 10 pm. Learn about Tom Dixon's investigation into Alydar's injury on behalf of Lloyds of London who held a $36.5 million insurance policy. Dr. Bramlage who performed surgery on Alydar the following day gives his opinion about how Alydar sustained his injury.
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In the premier episode of BROKEN, you'll meet your host Denise Cueto and the author of the book, Fred M. Kray as they discuss BROKEN-The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing's Golden Age. They'll talk about the origins of the book and revisit Alydar's birth and first years. You'll listen to the call of several of Alydar's early races and hear from his long time Calumet groom Paul Pyror as he describes Alydar's meeting with the Queen of England. And the final question: Is there anyone out there who knows something about the night Alydar was injured?
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